how many per person???

[notsoold]

I am planning a party for some friends ( only women, no children and no alcohol) in the afternoon for about 2.5 hours or 3 hours
Most of the food will be finger food ( apart from the cake). Nothing bigger that a quarter of a sandwich ( but not sandwiches)
Please tell me now many pieces per person?
The caterer said 8 in average per person. What do you think???

I would think 8 would be correct. Are you including including sweet and savoury?

I would allow a round and a half so 6 quarters per head for afternoon tea plus cakes.

8 items seems reasonable.

That is excellent!!! Yes I am allowing for savoury and sweets....
Many thanks....

If not abusing..what about drinks. We plan to serve juices and maybe some fizzy drinks. How many glasses ( 7oz or 200ml per person?)
Tia

Well I am always generous with alcohol I usually allow somewhere approaching a bottle per person a bottle holds 5 standard glasses, i would think it would be sensible to allow 3/4 glasses per person. Unless it is very hot I would allow the same for soft drinks or Pimms.

If you have older ladies attending, cups of tea are always appreciated.

Enjoy.

thank you!! We won't have alcohol but will allow tge same proportions!!!
Thanks again!!!:)